Tag: aging well
Sometimes being diagnosed with a disease like cancer is more bearable than learning about your partner’s diagnosis of a terminal illness. Watching someone you love become sicker and sicker – knowing that death is coming – is one of the worst things to bear. Here’s what J says: “Hi Laurie, I met the nicest woman [...]
Don’t wait until you’re “old” to cope with your fears of aging and being alone! Here’s how to build a life of peace and happiness, whether you’re 45 or 95. This quip summarizes my tips on coping with being alone in your twilight years: “It is astonishing how little one feels alone when one loves.” ~ John Bulwer. [...]
You were part of a couple for so long, and now he’s gone. How do you start over when you’re 60 years old and have depended on him for so much? By taking it one moment at a time. These tips for starting over in your 60s may not solve all your problems, but they’ll [...]
I struggled with 20 to 30 pounds of extra weight all my life. It wasn’t until after I turned 40 years old that I finally lost that last 20 pounds – and here’s how I did it. Most women gain weight as they reach age 40, and they also gain weight after getting married. The [...]
These anniversary gift ideas are perfect for elderly parents who don’t want you to spend a lot of money. Instead of giving them an expensive, boring plate or picture frame for their anniversary – especially if it’s a 50th wedding anniversary! – give them a service or an experience. Here, several Baby Boomers share their [...]
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